SOLUTION: Four years ago the age of Paul was twice that of John. John is 18 years old now. How old is Paul now?
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Question 985184: Four years ago the age of Paul was twice that of John. John is 18 years old now. How old is Paul now?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Four years ago John was 18-4 = 14 years old.
Hence, Paul was 2*14 = 28 years old four years ago.
Therefore, Paul is 28+4 = 32 years now.
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